Compositions, kits and methods for nutritional supplementation with twelve carbon chain fatty acids and twelve carbon chain acylglycerols

Abstract

The present invention relates to compositions, kits and methods for the administration of compositions and kits for supplementation with twelve carbon chain fatty acids or twelve carbon chain acylglycerols; and specifically for the supplementation with twelve carbon chain fatty acids such as lauric acid and twelve carbon chain acylglycerols such as monolaurin; and specifically for the co-supplementation with other vitamins, minerals and nutrients.

1 . A composition comprising lauric acid, DHA, one or more vitamins, nutrients or minerals, and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable carriers, for nutritional supplementation in a patient. 
     
     
         2 . (canceled) 
     
     
         3 . (canceled) 
     
     
         4 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein said lauric acid is derived from a natural source, is synthesized, or is genetically modified or engineered. 
     
     
         5 . The composition of  claim 4 , wherein said natural source of said lauric acid is selected from one or more of the group consisting of algae oil, coconut oil, babassu palm oil, palm kernel oil, ouricuri oil, tucum oil, muru-muru oil, jaboty kernel oil, khakan kernel oil, dika nut oil, ucuhuba butter, cinnamon oil,  Brachyandra Calophylla  seed oil, California laurel seed oil, camphor kernel fat,  cohune  nut oil,  Cuphea  seed oil,  Heteranthus epilobiifolia  seed oil,  Irvingia Gabonesis  Kernel Fat, jack bean oil, Khakan fat, Pelu fat, Laurel Berry oil,  Lindera Umbellata  seed oil, Ouricouri Tallow, Pindo Palm kernel oil, Pisa oil, Spicebush Kernel fat, Tucum Kernel oil,  cuphea  plants, Lauraceae plants, Umbelliferae plants, Arecaceae palms, Lythraceae plants, fruits of  Laurus nobilis, qualea  plants,  Actinodaphne  seed oil,  cohune  palms,  Pycanthus kombo, Virola surinamensis , peach palm seed, betel nut, date palm seed,  macadamia  nut, plum, Watermelon seed,  Citrullus lanatus , and Pumpkin flower. 
     
     
         6 . The composition of  claim 4 , wherein said natural source of said lauric acid is selected from one or more of the group consisting of coconut oil, palm kernel oil, babassu oil and algae oil. 
     
     
         7 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein said lauric acid is present in an amount greater than about 20 mg. 
     
     
         8 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein said lauric acid is present in an amount of about 30 mg to about 10 g. 
     
     
         9 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein said lauric acid is present in an amount of about 30 mg to about 280 mg. 
     
     
         10 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein said lauric acid is present in an amount of about 60 mg. 
     
     
         11 - 14 . (canceled) 
     
     
         15 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein said vitamins, nutrients or minerals is selected from one or more of the group consisting of vitamin D, iodine, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, vitamin B7, vitamin B9, vitamin B12, vitamin E, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, zinc, copper, magnesium, calcium, molybdenum, chlorine, vitamin K, manganese, selenium, choline, phosphorous, bioflavonoids, CoQ10, chromium, alpha lipoic acid, lutein and antioxidants. 
     
     
         16 - 17 . (canceled) 
     
     
         18 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the source of said DHA is one or more of the group consisting of animal, fish, plants, algae, microorganism production and production by genetic engineering. 
     
     
         19 . The composition of  claim 18 , wherein the source of said DHA is fish oil. 
     
     
         20 . The composition of  claim 18 , wherein the source of said DHA is algae oil. 
     
     
         21 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein said DHA is present in an amount of about 100 mg to about 300 mg. 
     
     
         22 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein said DHA is present in an amount of about 180 mg to about 220 mg. 
     
     
         23 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein said DHA is present in an amount of about 200 mg. 
     
     
         24 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein the source of said lauric acid is selected from one or more of the group consisting of fish oil, algae oil and coconut oil. 
     
     
         25 . The composition of  claim 24 , wherein the source of said lauric acid is said algae oil and coconut oil. 
     
     
         26 . The composition of  claim 25 , wherein said lauric acid is present in an amount of about 5 mg to about 30 mg from said algae oil and about 25 mg to about 250 mg from said coconut oil. 
     
     
         27 . The composition of  claim 25 , wherein said lauric acid is present in an amount of about 5 mg to about 25 mg from said algae oil and about 25 mg to about 100 mg from said coconut oil. 
     
     
         28 . The composition of  claim 25 , wherein said lauric acid is present in an amount of about 10 mg from said algae oil and about 50 mg from said coconut oil. 
     
     
         29 . The composition of  claim 25 , wherein said lauric acid is present in an amount of about 5 mg to about 30 mg from said algae oil and about 25 mg to about 250 mg from said coconut oil and said DHA is present in an amount of about 100 mg to about 300 mg. 
     
     
         30 . The composition of  claim 25 , wherein said lauric acid is present in an amount of about 10 mg from said algae oil and 50 mg from said coconut oil and said DHA is present in an amount of about 200 mg. 
     
     
         31 . The composition of  claim 25 , wherein said coconut oil is present in an amount of about 50 mg to about 500 mg and said algae oil is present in an amount of about 200 mg to about 600 mg. 
     
     
         32 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein said composition is a dietary supplement. 
     
     
         33 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein said composition is a prescription prenatal supplement. 
     
     
         34 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein said composition is a prescription supplement for women during pregnancy. 
     
     
         35 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein said composition is a prescription postnatal supplement. 
     
     
         36 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein said composition is a prescription drug. 
     
     
         37 . The composition of  claim 1 , wherein said composition is in a dosage form selected from the group consisting of a capsule, tablet, caplet, gel caplet (gelcap), syrup, a liquid composition, a powder, a concentrated powder, a concentrated powder admixed with a liquid, a chewable form, a swallowable form, a dissolvable form, an effervescent, a granulated form, and an oral liquid solution. 
     
     
         38 . The composition of  claim 37 , wherein said dosage form is a gelcap. 
     
     
         39 . A method comprising administering the composition of  claim 1  to a patient. 
     
     
         40 . The method of  claim 39 , wherein the patient is in need of lauric acid supplementation. 
     
     
         41 . The method of  claim 39 , wherein said patient is in need of said lauric acid as an antiviral, a bactericidal, an antifungal or one or more combinations thereof. 
     
     
         42 . The method of  claim 39 , wherein said patient is human. 
     
     
         43 . The method of  claim 42 , wherein said human is a woman. 
     
     
         44 . The method of  claim 43 , wherein said woman is pregnant. 
     
     
         45 . The method of  claim 43 , wherein said woman is prenatal. 
     
     
         46 . The method of  claim 43 , wherein said woman is breast feeding. 
     
     
         47 - 113 . (canceled)